Thanks Bill,
The modem mysteriously arrived after I rung up and enquired at the P.O.
that modems a bargain!

* In a message originally to All, Bill Grimsley said:
 > 1 x USRobotics Courier, latest single-board model, under 3 months
 > old. As this is the US/Canada version, it is therefore not
 > Austel-approved, but it has nonetheless detected all local telco
 > tones perfectly to date, on those exchanges where it has been
 > tested.  Because it was purchased directly from USR, it consequently
 > has the correct 240VAC power supply plugpack, and comes with all
 > manuals and software, in original unmarked packaging. And best of
 > all, it has NOT been nobbled by Austel.

 > Unlike the Australian version, flash-ROM upgrades are released
 > by USR on a reasonably regular basis, and this modem is currently
 > running the April 29 code, which added several new features,
 > including Distinctive Ring, CID, Carrier Loss Redial, the addition
 > of an X-modem flash-ROM loader for use on platforms other than PCs,
 > amongst other things.

 > It runs all the usual V.Everything protocols right up to 33600bps
 > V.34, and has what is arguably the finest link diagnostics
 > display of any modem currently available. This Courier is in
 > absolutely immaculate, brand-new condition, has almost 5 years'
 > factory warranty remaining, and would especially suit somebody
 > considering purchasing a new modem.

 > At my asking price of $440, it's cheaper than a new NetComm M34F !!
 > :)



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